Baked Cod with Lemon-Caper Mediterranean Salsa

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Moist baked cod fillets topped with a bright and zesty Mediterranean salsa featuring lemon, capers, olives, and fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, olive oil, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over them.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp rinsed capers, 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1 minced garlic clove, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Stir well to make the Mediterranean salsa.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the salsa evenly over each cod fillet.
  5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately, spooning extra salsa from the baking dish over the fish.

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